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Here's a VC case, I had forgotten that it had gold letters. Can't find a picture of the older A&F oak and leather case, but this one was done with Meltonian Light Brown. This is the case for the Mrs Howard DHE 20ga.
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08-28-2010, 10:47 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Russ
I use Ballistol on my fixed blade knife sheaths. I like it for the leather for that purpose feeling it serves double duty with treating the leather and protecting the metal from moisture while it's in the sheath. It will darken the leather considerably. If the case you reference were mine, I think I would use a product made specifically for leather like the one recommended by Mr. Carr. Cheers Marcus
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08-28-2010, 01:09 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Marc, I like the product as well other than the very strong aroma it emits ,that was one concern and the other was discoloring ! Also Bruce ,Thank you for posting the pic. of the case and the PM's also ,it is all much appreciated ! I have found an old can of Fiebings Saddle Soap in one of my old bag of assorted goodies ,says it cleans and renews all leather articles ,I think I will give this a shot ,I will take some before Pics. and also some after Pics. and we will all see how this works out ,hope to get to it later today ,any one else want to try other products with pics. this could end up being a valuable learning thread ! Thanks all , Russ
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08-28-2010, 04:35 PM | #6 | ||||||
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I made a couple recommendations, but Kevin McCormack is highly skilled in rejuvenating old leather. I know he has made some specific product recommendations here in the past.
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08-28-2010, 06:31 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Russ,
Here are the recommendations Kevin McCormack sent to me a few years ago after he repaired a Red Head case for me. Hope this helps. I use Kiwi brand "mink oil" which is not an oil at all but an opaque wax with lanolin, silicone, and some other goodies in it. You can find it at any pharmacy or food store in the home products section at about $3-$4 a tin. A couple of three applications a year is all you need to keep good leather supple and dry-rot resistant. Rub case with it using circular motion in sections, working it into the leather. Then set aside to dry in a cool, dry place for a couple of days. It's especially good for handles and straps, as these are usually the first to break from dry rot over time. |
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08-28-2010, 06:39 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Okay guys ,Not sure how much difference you can tell in the pics. ,but there is a huge difference ! First two are before and then the after !Thank you all for the fine suggestions ! Russ
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08-28-2010, 07:08 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Looks to me like the top end Red Head made Elliot case labeled for A&F. Amazing how these things clean up. I think they are the perfect accompaniment to a vintage Parker, so much better than a plastic full length case.
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08-28-2010, 08:11 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Okay... nice case Russ - nice job...
Now, please tell us about the Parker in the case, the one with the engraved wedges, Hmmmm... ? |
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